America's Most Haunted
Spooky Pinball, 2014With a game coming hopefully early in the new year, I was wondering if anyone has looked into this for AMH? Do they exist, or are they being worked on? I assume it could use them for the scoop and VUK, but not sure.
I was going to email Cliff directly, but figured someone has already thought of this. thanks!
If its a brand new game and played at home they "shouldn't" be needed ever. Enjoy the art and no need to cover it up 
Quoted from jrivelli:If its a brand new game and played at home they "shouldn't" be needed ever. Enjoy the art and no need to cover it up
Definitely get where you are coming from, however with many of the cliffys they cant always be peeled without PF damage. So, mine as well play it and show all the awesome art as much as possible and not have chunks of metal sitting there unless you start to show slight wear right? Then once it starts to wear put it on. If pulling the cliffy tears up the PF anyways. Of course not always the case and sometimes they sit there really nice.
My point of view on this is I really love the PF art on pins I get and don't prefer looking at hunks of random metal throughout. Doesn't look as good.
Still, glad they are getting made for those who need them!
Quoted from jrivelli:play it and show all the awesome art as much as possible and not have chunks of metal sitting there unless you start to show slight wear right
Thanks, I guess it makes sense to leave it as-is until some wear starts to show. I'm just used to having older games that have needed Cliffy's where there weren't some already.
Quoted from zero:Thanks, I guess it makes sense to leave it as-is until some wear starts to show. I'm just used to having older games that have needed Cliffy's where there weren't some already.
which makes the case for protection (insurance). An ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure I do my absolute best not to cover artwork. At most only black key lines. May thanks to Charlie for letting me buy a playfield to work from. I look forward to this project and really excited for this very cool looking game.
Quoted from zero:Thanks, I guess it makes sense to leave it as-is until some wear starts to show. I'm just used to having older games that have needed Cliffy's where there weren't some already.
Don't mean to suade you to not get them btw. I'd still pick them up and support cliffy Just giving my philosophy on when I use them is all.
I'll take a set. Maybe I can ask Charlie if they can install them when building my game, would save me any minor wear and tear to have to pull the posts back out to get them installed.
The only protectors the game seems to need are for the shooter lane and maybe ghost magnet.
The VUK would be the main area of concern since it's used so much but it already has metal 360 around the cutout.
The Hospital/Theater hole is tiered so probably won't see much wear and looks like it would be difficult to protect.
You can't see the entrance to the VUK subway but it may be a good candidate for a protector like the one for TZ.
Quoted from luckymoey:The only protectors the game seems to need are for the shooter lane and maybe ghost magnet.
The left scoop needs one (behind the door).
The right scoop needs one or a mantis style protector. I know someone that has one that has wear in that spot already. I'll let them post a pic or advise more on that if they wish.
Quoted from 85vett:The right scoop needs one or a mantis style protector. I know someone that has one that has wear in that spot already. I'll let them post a pic or advise more on that if they wish.
My game (#24) already comes protected with a mantis style protector. Maybe the design was different on earlier games though.
(Off topic, but I recently bought a virtual pinball and appreciate all the stuff you've done - the software side is way over my head)
Quoted from luckymoey:My game (#24) already comes protected with a mantis style protector. Maybe the design was different on earlier games though.
(Off topic, but I recently bought a virtual pinball and appreciate all the stuff you've done - the software side is way over my head)
It does have a mantis style set up, but due to the way the wood is routed around that it could use a cliff, although it looks tricky. The standard shooter lane combo would also be appreciated.
Quoted from btw75:It does have a mantis style set up, but due to the way the wood is routed around that it could use a cliff, although it looks tricky.
+1. I would get a cliffy as soon as it's available. The playfield here is exposed to hard hits and ball rattles at the edge.
just set up my AMH last night. i don't want to cover anything up, but i would like to have insurance for the future. any updates cliff?
I strongly recommend using the extra extra mylar at the kickout, after around 300 games my clear was chipping slightly even through the piece of mylar that came installed on the game. I believe I put an extra 3 pieces at the immediate exit of that kickout.
The clear around the scoop started chipping on mine, as well. I applied layers of thin, clear superglue around the edge of the scoop months ago and it stopped the wear dead in it's tracks. The glue is completely indistinguishable from the clear coat.
Quoted from Betelgeuse:The clear around the scoop started chipping on mine, as well. I applied layers of thin, clear superglue around the edge of the scoop months ago and it stopped the wear dead in it's tracks. The glue is completely indistinguishable from the clear coat.
Thanks for the tip! Did you mylar over the super glue once it hardened?
No mylar, because the wear was at the edge of the wood. I'm not sure mylar would stick properly around the contours of the wood there. Just the thin layer of clear super glue and I don't see any signs of new wear.
Quoted from Zampinator:Did Cliffy's ever get made for AMH?
No, not sure if he can make them for the right side scoop. It's got a weird cut away before the scoop hole.
Spookypinball has posted a picture of a cliffy for AMH, so I assume that we'll see one for purchase soon:
Just ordered a scoop protector for AMH from Cliffy. For anyone else interested in doing so, he has just the right scoop protector at this point, for $25 including shipping. To order, just e-mail Cliffy at [email protected], send him your Paypal payment address, ask him to invoice your Paypal, and clarify the shipping address you want the protector sent to (your address or spooky's address).
Quoted from Cliffy:man that looks great in there Tommy. May I use your pics for my (eventual) page please?
Absolutely. I'll get them emailed to you.
when are these ready for purchase?
I just placed an order for a few other protectors w/ you Cliffy. Can I add this on to save the shipping?
Quoted from Whysnow:I just placed an order for a few other protectors w/ you Cliffy. Can I add this on to save the shipping?
sure Hilton, emailed ya back, thanks
Quoted from Cliffy:sure Hilton, emailed ya back, thanks
paid original invoice, never got an updated one for the AMH protector?
please get back at me Cliffy
Quoted from Cliffy:sorry just got stitches out couldnt even type for a couple days.
thanks, got it!
Looking forward to protecting the games Cliffy!
Sorry to hear you got stitches buddy! Hope all is good.
Finally got mine installed last week. It was a little bit of a pain to install but looks great. I was a little worried about ball hang ups after watching the dead flip stream of AMH but so far so good. Thanks Cliffy.
Thought I'd share a tip about the cliffy protector installation at the right scoop. There's a good bit of removal required, including a post bolt and nut that sits to the left side of the scoop and goes all the way through the playfield. You must also remove the scoop itself, pulling it down from underneath the playfield. However, one thing you do not have to remove is the subway that runs to the scoop from the hellevator, and I recommend not removing it because it can be hard to get back in--especially considering all the spacers involved. To avoid removing the subway, after removing the scoop, you can simply access the nut to the post that runs through the playfield from the side (see picture below). I'm very happy with the Cliffy--it's nice and flat and had no negative effect on gameplay, and I like how it's contoured to the scoop even to the point of beveled edges on the scoop interior. Great job Cliffy!
Quoted from zero:FYI, there is a new VUK protector now as well!
Thanks for the info. I just ordered one from Cliffy, who also sent me a picture. Looking forward to installing!
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